Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s greatest icons, but it’s not as easy to get to as you think. Or rather, it wasn’t as easy. Luckily, a new direct train service will make Mount Fuji closer to Tokyo than ever before and an essential stop on Japan tours, no matter the length of the trip. […]
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Setouchi Takes Your Japan Vacation Off the Tourist Trail
You might not know the name Setouchi, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen it in pictures. Some of Japan’s most recognizable images including Himeji Castle, the “floating” gate of Itsukushima Shrine, and Hiroshima’s sobering Atomic Bomb Dome are all etched into the consciousness of those dreaming about a Japan vacation. To reach them, you […]
Scaling the Heights of a Sydney Icon with BridgeClimb
“I just don’t know that I could do it. I think I’d get up there and freeze.” These soon to be all too mortal words were spoken by my partner moments after rounding Mrs Macquarie’s Point and taking in a view of Sydney that never gets old. The path along the city’s shoreline from Woolloomooloo […]
10 Essential Things to Do in Tokyo on Japan Tours
If there’s ever been a city where it’s hard to choose between all the sights on offer, it’s Tokyo. It’s one of the world’s largest cities and has attractions to satisfy every kind of traveller. So how can you choose the essentials? Very carefully. We’ve put together a list of the 10 essential things to […]
Spend Time on the French Riviera on a Trip to France
Does one really need a reason to travel to the French Riviera? Well, if only for its outstanding scenery and excellent beaches, it is an attractive choice on a trip to France. Let’s throw in more reasons to visit the French Riviera, also known as the Cote d’Azur. It has attracted writers, artists and celebrities […]
Visiting 6 of the World’s Greatest Medieval Castles
No matter your age, castles never lose their appeal. Maybe it’s that there’s a child living in all of us that is perpetually enamoured of massive stone and wood buildings made to withstand armies in ages past. Perhaps it’s that there’s a romantic allure to the fortresses that were home to knights and kings throughout […]
Exploring the Golden Triangle on a Southeast Asia Tour
There are a lot of Golden Triangles in the world. One is the connection between Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney in Australia, another consists of the historical centres of Rajasthan in India. Don’t sleep on the Golden Triangle of Southeast Asia, which sits at the conflux of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos on the […]
The Perfect One Week Belgium Vacation
Small, beautiful, and wedged between popular Europe vacation giants, Belgium is in many ways quintessential Europe. A coming together of Flemish and French culture and language. The capital of the European Union. A treasure trove of canals, intricate architecture, and medieval streets. A compact, easily traversed country where beer, pastries, and chocolate are readily available […]
Explore Enticing and Seductive Sicily on an Italy Vacation
Sicily is literally the crossroads of bygone and present civilizations. Historically, it has absorbed the cultures of the Phoenicians, Romans and Greeks, plus several others. Today, all these influences are reflected in Sicily’s mosaic. However, you then add the gorgeous scenery, the mouth-watering food and the warm hospitality of the local people to come up […]
After Vienna, What Next on an Austrian Vacation?
Vienna is a wonderful city to visit on an Austrian vacation, but so are destinations such as Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Graz… and they are very convenient to reach. This article is aimed at non-winter sports enthusiasts. That is a subject which should be explored totally separately. The intention here is to highlight other cities which […]
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